West Georgia Technical College Names Christy Smith as Associate Dean of Health Sciences
DOUGLASVILLE, GA – West Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christy Smith as the new Associate Dean of Health Sciences. Smith brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education and allied health to the role.
“This opportunity is a dream come true,” said Smith. “It allows me to continue doing what I love; supporting students, empowering faculty, and helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
Smith earned her bachelor’s degree in healthcare management with a specialization in gerontology and a master’s in education focused on adult learning and e-learning.
Prior to joining WGTC, Smith served as Program Director for Medical Assisting and Healthcare Management and as Department Chair of Allied Health at Southern Crescent Technical College. In these roles, she led curriculum innovation, faculty development, and programmatic accreditation efforts, achieving outstanding results that enhanced both academic quality and student outcomes.
“We are thrilled to welcome Christy to WGTC,” said Dr. Phyllis Ingham, Dean of Health Sciences. “She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share as we continue to strive to provide excellence in every aspect of Health Science education.”
West Georgia Technical College, with campuses in Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, and Troup counties and class sites in Heard and Meriwether counties, offers more than 120 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs of study. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, West Georgia Tech is one of the largest of the state’s 22 technical colleges. For more information, please visit www.westgatech.edu.
